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Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

Travel card with lounge access

Vyaya Team · Jun 2026
5 min read
Value Score
8.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹999
Best For
Domestic traveller and spender, Mid-tier rewards seeker
Network
Visa
Expert Verdict

The Kotak Royale Signature is a mid-tier travel card offering 8 domestic lounges and sizeable milestone bonuses (up to 30,000 RP at Rs.8 lakh spend), with a Rs.999 fee easily waived at Rs.1 lakh. The 0.2/point value, Rs.75,000/quarter lounge upkeep and 3.5% forex keep it best for steady domestic spenders.

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Kotak Royale Signature
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REWARD SUMMARY
0.2666666666666667% Base Rewards
Travel card with lounge access
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The Bottom Line

The Kotak Royale Signature is built for domestic traveller and spender and mid-tier rewards seeker. With a ₹999 annual fee that is waived on ₹1,00,000 yearly spend, it offers 0.53% rewards on travel and airport lounge access. It makes the most sense if your spending matches domestic traveller and spender and mid-tier rewards seeker.

It earns a base reward rate of 0.2666666666666667% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Domestic traveller and spender, Mid-tier rewards seeker. The renewal fee gets easier to justify once you can hit ₹1,00,000 in yearly spend.

What we like
+8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (DreamFolks), 2 per quarter
+2X Reward Points (4 RP per Rs.150) on travel versus the 2 RP per Rs.150 base
+Generous milestone bonuses: 10,000 RP at Rs.4 lakh and 30,000 RP at Rs.8 lakh annual spend
+Rs.999 annual fee is waived on annual spends of just Rs.1,00,000
+Fuel surcharge waiver up to Rs.3,500/year
What we don't
Low 0.2/point value, so even the 2X travel rate is only ~0.5% effective
Continued quarterly lounge access requires Rs.75,000 spend in the prior quarter
High 3.5% forex markup with no international lounge access
Rent, wallet loads and online gaming earn no points; Rs.24 lakh minimum income required

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Domestic traveller and spender

Those spending Rs.4-8 lakh/year who value 8 domestic lounges and large milestone bonuses (up to 30,000 RP) at a low waivable fee.

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Mid-tier rewards seeker

Users wanting travel rewards and lounge access with an easy Rs.1,00,000 fee waiver.

Probably not for

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Light spender

The Rs.75,000/quarter requirement to retain lounge access and high milestone thresholds suit only sustained spenders.

International traveller

No international lounges and a 3.5% forex markup limit overseas value.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
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Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
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Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
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Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
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Annual rewards0
Annual fee-₹999
Net Value (Year 1)-999
Net Value (Year 2+)-999
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Reward Rates

Kotak Royale Signature offers 0.2666666666666667% basic reward rate.

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0.53%

Welcome Offer

Welcome Benefit

Milestone Benefits

Spend ₹4,00,000

10,000 bonus Reward Points on annual (anniversary year) spends of Rs.4,00,000.

Spend ₹8,00,000

30,000 bonus Reward Points on annual (anniversary year) spends of Rs.8,00,000.

Spend ₹1,00,000

Annual fee waiver on annual retail spends of Rs.1,00,000.

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹1,499
Annual fee₹999
Fee waiverSpend > ₹1,00,000

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹24 Lakhs
  • Min Credit Score: 750
  • Age 21-60, annual income Rs 24 lakh+, CIBIL 750+; discontinued for new applicants; annual fee Rs 999 waived on Rs 1 lakh spend.

Exclusions & Terms

Forex markup

  • Foreign currency markup

Frequently Asked Questions

3 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the Kotak Royale Signature?+

The Kotak Royale Signature has an annual fee of ₹999, waived on annual spends of ₹100,000.

What rewards does the Kotak Royale Signature offer?+

It earns Reward Points, with accelerated earning on Travel.

Does the Kotak Royale Signature offer airport lounge access?+

Yes, it includes complimentary airport lounge access. See the benefits section for visit limits.

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